adj.
Pronunciation: ' tä-pi-k ə l
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1525
1 a : of, relating to, or arranged by topics <set down in topical form> b : referring to the topics of the day or place : of local or temporary interest <a topical novel> < topical references>
2 : designed for or involving local application and action (as on the body) <a topical anesthetic> <a topical remedy>
– top · i · cal · ly \ -k( ə -)l ē \ adverb